Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In the manner of a riddle; enigmatically; mysteriously.
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- adverb In the form of a
riddle .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Ṛig-vēda true to his early nature, an epic hero and typical warrior; but he has also borrowed from the old Sky-father the chief attributes of a sky-spirit, especially the giving of rain and the making of light, which the priests of the Ṛig-vēda riddlingly describe as setting free the waters and the cows.
Hindu Gods And Heroes Studies in the History of the Religion of India Lionel D. Barnett
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They've played some games at the new Prudential Center in Newark, home of the NHL New Jersey Devils, and next year, they'll be rather riddlingly be joining the upstart Great West Conference, that will include Independents Utah Valley, Chicago State, Texas-Pan American, Houston Baptist, North and South Dakota.
SLAM Online 2009
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